DEXA (Bone Density Scanning) Service Extension

The current public procurement process involves the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which has issued a contract modification notice for the DEXA (Bone Density Scanning) Service Extension. This falls under the medical imaging services category located in the UKD region, specifically at Whiston Hospital, Prescot. The contract modification, which is under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, extends the service for 12 months due to ongoing recruitment challenges.

The contract, with an active status, was signed on 1st September 2025 and is valued at £65,373.32. Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd, based in Manchester, is the service provider, marking an update stage in the procurement lifecycle. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical imaging sectors to expand their portfolios, especially those with expertise in bone density scanning services.

SMEs and companies with experience in delivering specialist medical imaging services will find this particularly advantageous, given the nature and duration of this contract. The direct extension illustrates a certain level of flexibility and potential for future collaborations within the healthcare framework, making it an appealing venture for businesses seeking growth in the medical services domain in the UK.